A.R Rahman wins Critics Award

A.R Rahman wins Critics Award

January 18, 2011

Music maestro A.R. Rahman won the Best Original Song award at the 16th Critics’ Choice Movie awards .The 45-year-old music director won the award for the song ’If I Rise’ for Danny Boyle’s film ’127 Hours’, a collaboration between Rahman and pop star Dido.The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards are given annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) to honour the finest in cinematic achievement.

The star-studded ceremony was held at the Hollywood Palladium. ’The Social Network’ was named the year’s Best Picture and David Fincher won the Best Director award for the film.Colin Firth won the Best Actor award for his role in ’The King’s Speech’ and Natalie Portman was declared the Best Actress for her performance in ’Black Swan’.This is Rahman’s second collaboration with Boyle after ’Slumdog Millionaire’. (CHIT)

Actress Sangeetha wants to see her husband Krish as an actor

Actress Sangeetha wants to see her husband Krish as an actor

August 19, 2010

Tamil singer Krish, well known as a handsome husband of actress Sangeetha is going to transform into a lyricist soon. When all the singers are taking up music direction as their profession, interestingly, Krish wants to pen the lyrics. Tamil film ‘Kanden’ will see the name of Krish as a lyricist, as the handsome hunk has penned the wordings of two songs for the movie, which is tuned by Vijay Ebenezer.

Krish is a multi talented guy and his friends of his college days, known very well about it. It is reported that actress Sangeetha is proud of her husband, for being such talented in different fields and is delighted on her selection of life partner. Close sources to Sangeetha feel that the actress wants to see Krish as an established actor in Tamil films; she deserves the post, with his handsome looks and hard work.

Sangeetha feels that Krish has all the qualities to become an actor and so she will be happy to see him on the silver screen. (HC)

Money Paid But No Song From Rahman…

Money Paid But No Song From Rahman…

August 19, 2010

As if the corruption controversy is not enough, the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee seems to be having no issues in blowing away money. Reliable sources have revealed that a whopping Rs 20 lakhs was spent just for calling A. R. Rahman for the launch of the music CD of the Games anthem.

It is heard that Rahman said he would reveal the lyrics of the song in another 10 days and hence the CD could not be launched. Queries are already being raised as to why so much money was spent on the press conference even after the organizers knew the song wasn’t complete.

Apparently, Rahman said he had been hearing a lot of “bad stories” about the CWG but was positive that they were not true. The Oscar- winning composer urged the media to portray a positive image of the country. While not much has been spoken about the amount, perhaps Rahman must realize how the organizers have been misusing the funds and bringing shame before saying anything. (AG)

Vijay’s ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ renamed as ‘Kaavalan’!

Vijay’s ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ renamed as ‘Kaavalan’!

August 19, 2010

All of you are much aware that Vijay’s latest forthcoming flick ‘Kaavalkaran’ which was later renamed as ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ is nearing its completion. Some days back it was said that the film producers and the hero Vijay are not happy with the current title ‘Kaaval Kaadhal’ and decided to change it again.

Now for the second time, the title has been renamed as ‘Kaavalan’. And on the other hand, it is also heard that director Shakthi Chidambaram has purchased the movie lock stock and barrel including its negative rights.The audio launch is expected to be held in the month of September.

It is being directed by Siddique and Vidhyasagar is scoring the music while Iyarkai fame N. K. Ekambaram has handled cinematography. It is said to be a remake of Malayalam film ‘Bodyguard’. The film has Asin playing the lead opposite Vijay. [WaY]

"Thala" Ajith as Mangatha

"Thala" Ajith as Mangatha

July 6, 2010

"Thala" Ajith’s 50th film was much in the news for being directed by director Gautham menon a few weeks ago. But now, the scene has changed as Ajith opted for director Venkat Prabhu , instead of Gautham for his 50th film.

It is reported that due to some reason, Ajith and Gautham could not zero on a bonded script. So, Gautham asked Ajith that he will be out of this project and so now Venkat Prabhu is the director. Meanwhile, the film has been titled as “ Mangatha” and will be produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri.

According to sources, Tollywood star Akkineni Nagarjuna will be making a guest appearance in the movie and music director Yuvan Shanker Raja will be playing the lead role. Actress Anushka is said to play as a female lead in this film. Seducing beauty Anushka has acted with Ilayapathi and Surya and her third project will be withy Thala Ajith.

Great going Anushka, keep it up! (HC)

It's Gauthami, not Mrs Kamal Hassan

It's Gauthami, not Mrs Kamal Hassan

July 5, 2010

Film icon Kamal Hassan was left blushing during the gala inauguration of a retrospective of his films, when his partner Gauthami was referred to as Mrs Kamal Hassan on stage, in front of a packed audience.

The 55-year-old veteran was accompanied by the South Indian actress and her daughter Subbalakshmi at the function which was attended by Minister of Information and broadcasting Ambika Soni among others.

S M Khan, the Director of Directorate of Film Festivals which organised the event, thanked "Mr Kamal Hassan and Mrs Kamal Hassan" for attending the event.

"They are not married and have always been very open about the nature of their relationship. The mistake rarely happens because every body knows that they are not married," said a source close to the actor.

The Padmashri winning actor and director, however, later took the mic to wish Gauthami a very happy birthday and thanked her for accompanying him to the event.

Soni also congratulated the actress on her birthday, thanking her for taking out time to be at the event.

Hassan and Gauthami have been together for the past three years after the actor split from his wife Sarika in 2002.

The actor's two daughters with Sarika, Shruthi and Akshara often make public appearances with Gauthami. (GUL)

Shocking Lip Kiss Of Big Hero's Daughter

Shocking Lip Kiss Of Big Hero's Daughter

June 30, 2010

She is known as the seductive beauty by the youngsters and a chip of the old block by the cine circuit. She is none other than Shruti Haasan, daughter of Kamal Haasan and right now, this pretty girl is making headlines for some spicy and hot reasons.

Apparently, Shruti made a bold debut in Hindi when she sported a bikini in the pool and revealed her curves. Now, the buzz is that she is taking another step further and is likely to get into a steamy lip lock sequence. There is an interesting part to it.

Shruti is likely to do this with the actor Emraan Hashmi who is popular as Bollywood’s serial kisser. While no confirmation has been given on this, it is heard that this would surely come as a shocking surprise to see Shruti getting into the steamy act.

The coming days will give us an idea. (GA)

Bava actress Praneetha photo shoot

Bava actress Praneetha photo shoot

June 21, 2010

Siddharth’s “Bava” is taking its shape in Hyderabad, after a busy schedule of Andhra districts. The movie features actor Siddharth in the lead and Nata Kireethi Rajendra Prasad in the role of his father. ‘Bava’ will introduce a new heroine to the Telugu cinema industry named Praneetha. The actress is well known in Kannada film industry and will be stepping into Tollywood with “Bava”.

As expected, the movie deals with the love story, which takes place in between Bava and mardhallu. A villain enters the life of the two love birds and then the movie will take some twists and turns. Director Rambabu is directing this film and ML Padma Kumar is producing this movie. The music of “Bava” has been composed by Chakri.

Now, coming to the main news, actress Praneetha did a photo shoot, for the promotions of the film “Bava”. There is news that the actress was looking irresistible when she was in wet clothes and the photo shoot exposed her petite assets on top and hot thighs to the maximum. (HC)

Endhiran audio release is in Dubai

Endhiran audio release is in Dubai

June 18, 2010

Tamilians who are located in Dubai will be happy to hear this news. Kollywood’s mega budget film “Endhiran” which features super stars Rajnikanth in the lead is all set to have its audio release in Dubai. The audio release is said to be held in august 2010 and the film will be releasing in September second week.

As earlier said by Rajnikanth, “Endhiran’s” the movie was supposed to hit screens in August 2010. But now, there is latest news from directors Shanker’s crew that the movie release may get delayed by a fortnight or more. The special affects composing and mixing is said to take more 50 days time and so the wait will be extended long.

A. R. Rahman has composed the music of this film and bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was paid Rs 6 cr for this project, is said to be a highlight of this film. (HC)

Shriya speaks on her upcoming films!

Shriya speaks on her upcoming films!

June 10, 2010

The stunning actress Shriya who has acted with all the lead actors in the industry has established a brand image for herself. She said that though some of her Tamil films did not do well, she is busy in both kollywood and tollywood.

While speaking to the media, the actyress says “My upcoming Tamil film ‘Chikku Bukku’ is a full length comedy film. The whole story revolves around Aarya and me. The audience will see a bubbly Shreya is this film. I liked my role very much. The audience and fans will also like my role. There is no second heroine. Hindi actress Amirtha Rao’s sister is acting in this film. She is doing a guest role in this film. I need not say that whose role has significance.

Many are asking me whether I am acting in ‘Roudram’. There was some news recently. I also got the news. I am acting in this film. The first schedule of this film is over. I did not participate in the shooting. The next schedule of the film is to commence in the month of July.

I will take part in the shooting. With regard to the English film ‘What’s Cooking,’ it was produced with the purpose of screening it in film festivals. It has already participated in many festivals. As a first stage my dream was fulfilled in acting in a film produced by Deepa Mehta. I believe that I will be acting in a film directed by her shortly.

Currently I am acting in a Telugu film Don Seenu which has Ravi Teja in the lead role. I have also danced for a song in the film Puli directed by S J Suryah. I danced for this important dance because the music was composed by A R Rahman.” [WaY}

Shruthi Hassan in Sigappu Rojakkal remake

Shruthi Hassan in Sigappu Rojakkal remake

March 26, 2010

Kamal Hassan’s elder daughter Shruthi Hassan will be acting in the remake of Tamil super hit “ Sigappu Rojakkal”, which featured Kamal Hassan and Sridevi in lead. The movie was directed by Bharathi Raja. The movie was also made in Telugu with the title “Yerra Gulabi” and was a bumper hit for adult viewers.

Now director Bharathi Raja’s son Manoj will be directing the remake of the yesteryear’s movie with Shruthi and actor Shakti in lead. The yesteryear’s movie was a remake of Japanese film “Red Roses” and the new script will have some changes.

Acting in the remake of her father’s film is said to be an excitement filled experience to Shruthi Hassan and the movie will go onto floors from this summer.

SPB Charan Ready For Second Marriage

SPB Charan Ready For Second Marriage

March 17, 2010

S P B Charan may not have turned out to be a iconic singer like his legendary father S P Balasubramanyam but then he has proved his mettle in the role of film production. Now, here is something on his personal front. News is that S P B Charan is now looking out for a suitable alliance so that he can get married.

Charan is already a divorcee and his first wife lives in the US along with her kids. It seems that recently, all the legal processes have been done and now Charan is back to his single status. Sources say that his relatives have begun hunting for a suitable bride so if you think you are on the lookout for a groom, here is one for you. Good luck with your bride hunt Charan! (GUL)

Shruti Haasan sings for Kannada film

Shruti Haasan sings for Kannada film

March 17, 2010

Actor-singer Shruti Haasan, who sang in Hindi film “Luck”, recently recorded a song for the much-awaited Kannada film “Pruthwi” that stars Puneet Raj Kumar and Parvathi Menon in lead roles.

“Yes, we have recorded a song crooned by Shruti in a Mumbai studio. It is written by K. Kalyan. The lines start with ‘Nenapidu, Nenapidu’,” said the film’s producer Soorappa Babu.

The song was recorded last week under the supervision of composer Manikanth Kadri. The film is directed by Jacob Varghese, who delivered hit film “Savaari” last year. It is being produced by Soorappa Babu and N.S. Raj Kumar. This particular song has already been shot abroad with Puneet and Parvathi.

“We were in talks with Shruti from the past one month and she agreed to sing March 7. She was quite busy working as an actor in a Telugu film and she was also helping her father Kamal in shifting his house from Eldams Road to Sholinganallur. Finally, she was able to allot a convenient date and we recorded the song,” said Soorappa.

He also said Shruti was happy with the lyrics. The audio of the film will be released on March 17 that marks film’s leading star Puneet’s birthday.

Shruti sang her first song when she was just six in her father’s film “Thevar Magan” and also scored music for her dad’s Tamil film “Unnai Pol Oruvan”. [WaY]

“I am not in love with any girl now”

“I am not in love with any girl now”

March 3, 2010

The popular star Silambarasan's ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya’ is going to be very special to Simbhu as everyone will see different hero in him when compared to his earlier roles.

Speaking to the media he says that all his fans have huge expectations on him and his film ‘VTV’, as he worked with mega combo pack Gautham Menon and Rahman. Denying the rumors of his relationship and romance with Trisha, he says that there is no truth in these rumors. They both were good friends and by the time being he is in love with only movies and not with any girl.

When he was asked about the reason to go out of ‘Ko’ project Simbhu remained silent and said that it’s all of difference in opinions. [WaY]

Priyamani to repeat her bikini act in Tamil

Priyamani to repeat her bikini act in Tamil

February 23, 2010

Malayalam national award winning actress and gorgeous dam shell Priyamani is soon going to repeat her bikini act in a Tamil movie for director Balu Mahendra. Priyamani The director Balu Mahendra is going to make a film with a new face hero in lead and has asked Priyamani for her dates.

Priyamani has given a positive response for this project and has also agreed to repeat her bikini act in this film. A year ago, Priyamani was seen in a Telugu film in a bikini which raised the temperatures of many males. Her bikini act also increased the revenue for the film also. So, the same is expected for Balu’s project and the cinematography department will be handled by Gold medalist Anwar from Pune film institute.

The music for this film will be composed by Illayaraja and the movie will start in mid 2010. Priyamani is currently a busy bee in different languages and is waiting for the movies such as with movies such as Tamil- “Raavan”, telugu- “Sadhayam”, Kannada – “Eno Onthara” and Malayalam- “Master”.

Hope the glamorous role will fetch Priyamani another award in Tamil. But director Balu Mahendra has the potential to come up with some entertaining stuff in his films. So, these two factors and a good music by Illayaraja are enough to make the untitled film a big hit. (HC)

A R Rahman wins two Grammys

A R Rahman wins two Grammys

February 2, 2010

Indian music maestro A R Rahman struck gold once again, bagging two trophies at the 52nd Grammy Awards for his music in ’Slumdog Millionaire’.

Rahman won best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture and Jai Ho won best motion picture song. Rahman shares the Grammy with lyricist Gulzar who penned Jai Ho.

Rahman won the first Grammy of the pre-show at the Staples Center in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture category before his "Jai Ho" won in the best motion picture song category moments later.

"This is insane, god is great again," Rahman said as he accepted his second award before a VIP audience.

The song has been sung by Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash and Rahman himself. This is the first time Rahman has been nominated for a Grammy. He joins other Indian music greats like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Jussain, Vikku Vinayak and Vishvamohan Bhatt who have won a Grammy in the past.

Rahman’s rivals in the soundtrack category included Steve Jordan for "Cadillac Records," Quentin Tarantino for "Inglourious Basterds", and the producers of "Twilight" and "True Blood."

In the best song category Rahman’s beaten rivals included Bruce Springsteen for his song "The Wrestler", from the Oscar-nominated movie of the same name.

The Grammy success comes after Rahman earned two Oscars for his music in "Slumdog Millionaire" at last year’s Academy Awards.

The talented music maestro picked up the best original score statuette before scooping the best song Oscar.(NDTV) (CHIT)

Prabhu Deva makes Shruthi romance in New York

Prabhu Deva makes Shruthi romance in New York

January 22, 2010

Shruthi Rajyalakshmi Hassan, the 23 year old beauty is all set to romance with actor Jayam Ravi in New York. The actress is acting as a female lead in the movie titled as “ICH” which will be directed by choreographer turned director Prabhu Deva. This is the second movie of Prabhu and the movie is said to have an interesting script which will be shot in New York and Chennai.

According to sources, Shruthi Hassan who is also a model and Indian play back singer was adamant on a decision to remain in Chennai till March, 2010 end for personnel reason. She insisted to film the movie in Chennai till April and then she was ready to fly to New York. But somehow, Prabhu as made her accept the decision to fly to New York and participate in the first & second schedule of his “ICH”. Prabhu is keen in completing this movie project as soon as possible and is intending to release the movie in June this year. So, for this reason, Shruthi was asked to cancel her commitments and was compelled to join the shooting by Prabhu. The movie will feature Shruthi in a role of a youngster who lives in New York. Jayam Ravi happens to meet her and the two fall in love and the rest of the story will be shown in Chennai.

Harris Jayaraj is composing the music for this film and the tunes are ready for the film. Prabhu plans to shoot two songs in New York and rest in Chennai. (HC)

Vijay turns 'Dalapathy'!

Vijay turns 'Dalapathy'!

December 9, 2009

The latest buzz in Kollywood is about the title of Vijay's 51st film. The actor titled this movie as Dalapathy! Remember, Dalapathy was the title of the Rajinikanth- Mammootty blockbuster released in the year 1991, as Diwali special. The Rajini movie produced by G.V.Films was a cult classic directed by Mani Ratnam and is still remembered as one of the best ever movie produced in Tamil.

Sources say that the similarity ends with the title. While Mani's film dealt with the friendship between two gangsters, the new movie will be a family entertainer with lots of action. The director has finalised Asin as to play the lead lady and Yuvan Shankar Raja as composer. The remaining technicians list will be expected soon.

Meanwhile, after hearing this news, the ardent fans of Rajini are totally upset and are planning what to do to prevent the damage for their Thalaivar's classic.

A.R. Rahman to act in a Hollywood film

A.R. Rahman to act in a Hollywood film

December 8, 2009

Oscar winner A.R. Rahman (SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE) for the first time will be seen in front of the camera in upcoming film SON OF A PREACHER MAN, about the life and times of Grammy winning singer-songwriter-producer PJ Morton.

Besides Rahman, other cast includes American Gospel musician Kirk Franklin (NORBIT), Grammy nominated American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard (LIFE ON A STICK), and producer Warryn Campbell (STOMP THE YARD). Shot in Atlanta and New Orleans in USA and London in United Kingdom, it will be released in 2010. Michael Akwesi Djaba (REASONABLE EXCUSE) is the director.

Rahman and Morton collaborated on Sajna song in recent Hollywood comedy COUPLES RETREAT.

Rahman, who has reportedly recorded sales of over 300 million, was called "Mozart of Madras’’ by Time magazine. Rahman sees music "as a way to connect to spirituality and embrace it" and for "creating harmony in troubled times".

Shruthi Hassan rejected to work with Legend director

Shruthi Hassan rejected to work with Legend director

November 5, 2009

Legendary director K Vishwanath is directing a movie with Comedy hero Allari Naresh for this movie Music composes By Manishrma.K Vishwanath first approached Shruti Haasan, Kamal Haasan’s daughter, for female lead opposite Allari Naresh but she declined to do the movie.

As per the sources K Vishwanth is trying to rope Sonam Kapoor who is a daughter of bollywood hero Anil Kapoor. Sonam kapoor entertained the audience with her beauty in “Saawariyaa” and “Delhi 6” in bollywood. Did Sonam will accept to do with Allari Naresh.